Stanton Dossett - A Childhood Music Memory

Stanton Dossett, from Shreveport, Louisiana, grew up surrounded by music that shaped his earliest memories. His grandmother, Mary Lou Davis, was a talented pianist and composer who filled his childhood with original songs and lullabies. Stanton’s mother continued that tradition, playing classical pieces—especially Chopin—which made music a daily presence in their lives. The gentle humming of Hattie Shepherd, the family’s housekeeper, also added warmth to his childhood.

At age nine, Stanton’s mother taught him the chords to “St. Louis Blues,” inspiring him to learn guitar and make music for himself. These early experiences created an enduring love for music that remains part of Stanton’s story today.

Thank you, Stanton, for sharing this childhood music memory -- as well as one of your grandmother's original lullabies -- with Confetti Park.

Confetti Park is supported by the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation and Music Rising at Tulane University.